Pokemon Legends Z-A speedrunners are all using the same one Pokemon: a free, heroic Heracross named Bois

Pokemon Legends: Z-A speedrunners have successfully achieved the game’s any% glitchless speedrun record below 7 hours shortly after its release, largely attributed to the foundation of every exceptional Pokemon team: Bois.

Bois, as you might know, is a complimentary Heracross offered to players quite early in Pokemon Legends: Z-A via a straightforward exchange with an NPC. Although Bug is a less robust typing, it is supported by the Fighting type, and Bois’ elevated stats—especially his attack attribute—render him a formidable sweeper choice. So significant, in fact, that he suffices for numerous story-essential battles.

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